# Shakespeare Garden > Garden showcases native plants and flowers from Shakespeare's literature with winding paths and rustic benches creating a peaceful, romantic atmosphere. Visitors find it a quiet oasis contrasting with the busy city, offering spots to relax and enjoy natural beauty. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ShakespeareGarden - Address: 79th St Transverse, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM Friday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM Saturday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM Sunday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM Monday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 AM - Phone: +12123106600 - Website: https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/shakespeare-garden - Google rating: 4.7 (597 reviews) ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Private — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Meditation Spot — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Parks — 9.4/10 - Natural — 8.3/10 - Reading Spot — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "It's a peaceful oasis filled with beautiful flowers and paths." - "I found the garden densely planted with flowers from Shakespeare's plays." - "The castle offers a nice view of NYC." ## Good to know - The four-acre Shakespeare Garden features plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s works. - Visitors can relax on the curved granite bench named for Charles Stover. - The garden has plaques quoting references to some of the plants. - Belvedere Castle offers stunning views and is a must-see attraction. - The Garden is located near the Delacorte Theater, home to Shakespeare in the Park. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.